Overview

This Global Executive programme offered by ESCP Business School is designed for senior professionals who pursue part-time study while remaining active in their careers, enabling them to conduct high-level investigation within a rigorous academic environment. It supports the application of professional experience to structured inquiry, encouraging deeper reflection on complex organisational and managerial challenges.

Key Facts

Participants engage with international faculty and a global academic network while producing research that contributes to real-world decision-making and organisational transformation. The programme fosters intellectual growth, independent thinking, and the ability to generate impactful insights that can be applied across industries and leadership contexts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Executive Research Methods
Advanced Management and Leadership Studies
Applied Business Research
Organisational Strategy and Transformation
Academic Writing and Publication
International Business Perspectives

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-19 00:00:00

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More details

The number of participants is limited. If the maximum class size is reached candidates will be placed on a waiting list.

Language

English

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100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A previous university degree: Masters (MBA or equivalent Masters). Non-management Masters holders are required to take additional management courses from the ESCP Executive MBA programme.

A minimum of 10 years’ professional experience (at least 3 years at managerial level).

English proficiency (C1 level): IETLS: 7; TOEFL: 100 or In-house English Test (free) provided by British Council: CEFR c1*.

Your personal details: name, address, e-mail, telephone number

Degree certificates or grade transcript

Up-to-date CV

Two reference letters, ideally one from an individual who knows you in a professional context (e.g. current or former manager) and the other by a person of your choice, if possible from an academic context (e.g. a university professor)

English language certificate (for non-native English speakers), TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS

Copy of passport or ID

Application fee of €350

Statement of purpose: 1500 - 2000 words

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

31500 EUR / year

≈ 31500 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

31500 EUR / year

≈ 31500 EUR / year

Living costs

Paris

France

1195 - 1778 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

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English requirements

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Living costs

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